Global Watch

A fast-moving global energy crisis is shaking economies across the world as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war drives oil prices through the roof and disrupts supply chains. Countries from Egypt to South Korea are racing to protect their economies, businesses, and citizens from rising costs.   Egypt Implements Early Closures and Daily Life Changes In Egypt, daily life is already changing. Shops, restaurants, and cafes must now close by 9:00pm...

The Russia-Ukraine war shows how long and far-reaching the costs of conflict can be. It is not just bombs and bullets. War destroys families, communities, and economies. The fighting that began in 2014 escalated into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, marking the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. Today, its effects touch every part of Ukrainian life and ripple across Europe and the world.   Lives Shattered and Futures St...

North Africa is entering a new and dangerous phase. Morocco and Algeria are spending billions on weapons, fighter jets, missiles, and defense systems. Their rivalry is quickly turning into one of the biggest military competitions in Africa.   The roots of this conflict go back more than 50 years. When Spain left Western Sahara in 1975, Morocco claimed the territory. A separatist group called the Polisario Front began fighting for independe...

As the war in the Middle East draws increasing attention and resources from the United States, officials in Taiwan are growing concerned that China may use the moment to increase pressure on the island.   Taiwan has long been one of Asia’s most sensitive flashpoints. Beijing views the island as part of its territory and has never ruled out the use of force. Now, with Washington focused on another major conflict, Taipei fears the regi...

For years, major tech companies built their success on a global system that allowed them to operate almost anywhere. They used cheap labor, low taxes, and light regulations to cut costs and boost profits. This strategy is known as global arbitrage.   Companies like Apple and Nvidia benefited greatly from this model. Nvidia, which pioneered graphics processing units and now dominates hardware and software used in artificial intelligence, gr...